2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FH02 SXL
2002 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 99,719 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH02 SXL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2022
- 99,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (48 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH02 SXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Astra (FH02 SXL) between June 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (48 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 125 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
FH02 SXL Mileage History
- 15/06/200628,175 mi
- 21/06/200734,980 mi+6,805 mi
- 16/06/200841,335 mi+6,355 mi
- 16/06/200841,335 mi
- 17/06/200948,364 mi+7,029 mi
- 16/06/201054,569 mi+6,205 mi
- 17/05/201160,238 mi+5,669 mi
- 09/05/201267,419 mi+7,181 mi
- 09/05/201267,419 mi
- 08/05/201373,934 mi+6,515 mi
- 10/05/201373,991 mi+57 mi
- 15/05/201479,875 mi+5,884 mi
- 13/05/201585,654 mi+5,779 mi
- 18/05/201689,301 mi+3,647 mi
- 18/05/201689,301 mi
- 17/05/201791,584 mi+2,283 mi
- 18/05/201791,588 mi+4 mi
- 16/05/201893,267 mi+1,679 mi
- 17/05/201893,269 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/201995,650 mi+2,381 mi
- 04/11/202097,675 mi+2,025 mi
- 06/11/202097,681 mi+6 mi
- 27/10/202198,357 mi+676 mi
- 04/11/202198,362 mi+5 mi
- 09/11/202299,719 mi+1,357 mi
- 09/11/202299,719 mi
Average of roughly 4,362 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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